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About Drought Status Updates: NIDIS and partners issue drought status updates to communicate a potential area of concern for drought expansion and/or development, based on recent conditions and the upcoming forecast.

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A windmill in a field before a storm in the Southern Plains.

Drought Status Update and Early Warning Statement for the Southern Plains and Missouri River Basin

October 10, 2024

Forecasts Point to Rapid Onset Drought and Further Drought Deterioration

The Missouri River flowing amid dry grasses and trees.

Drought Status Update for the Missouri River Basin

September 5, 2024

Drought May Persist, Worsen Through September Amid Warm, Dry Conditions

Green trees in front of mountains in the Pacific Northwest

Drought Status Update for the Pacific Northwest

August 29, 2024

Drought—and Its Impacts—Intensified, But Relief May Arrive This Fall.

Green trees in front of mountains in the Pacific Northwest

Drought Status Update for the Pacific Northwest

July 25, 2024

Drought and Its Impacts Define Summer in the Pacific Northwest

Runoff from melting snow flowing into a stream, representing snow drought.

Water Year 2024 Snow Drought Current Conditions Summary and Impacts in the West

June 12, 2024

Persistent Snow Drought in Parts of the West Expected to Intensify and Expand Summer Drought Conditions

Green trees in front of mountains in the Pacific Northwest

Drought Early Warning Update for the Pacific Northwest

June 6, 2024

Despite recent precipitation, drought expected to intensify this summer